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    Your Financial Journey Starts Here

    Student Financial Services is here to help you understand the cost of your education and the options available to you. Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting a student, or managing your current account, you’ll find clear, relevant information tailored to where you are in your journey. Start by choosing your pathway, or jump straight to specific resources in the options below. and we’ll guide you to the details, tools, and next steps that matter most to you.

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    Undergraduate Scholarships Valparaiso University
    Explore funding options tailored for advanced degrees, including the Back to Valpo Scholarship, federal unsubsidized loans, and details on how financial aid is reviewed on a rolling basis to provide early insight into your program costs
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    Explore funding options tailored for advanced degrees, including the Back to Valpo Scholarship, federal unsubsidized loans, and details on how financial aid is reviewed on a rolling basis to provide early insight into your program costs
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    Navigate the international admission process with guidance on specialized merit scholarships, private alternative loan options, and information regarding your eligibility for on-campus employment through the student work-study program
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    Find a step-by-step guide to finalizing your enrollment, including instructions for submitting your deposit, completing your financial aid checklist on DataVU, and managing your student account through payment plans and proxy access
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    Utilize a dedicated hub for processing military educational benefits, discovering veteran-specific outside scholarships, and understanding how your service impacts your overall financial aid package
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    Prepare for life after Valpo with resources for mandatory exit counseling, federal and private loan repayment plans, and information on scholarships for alumni returning to pursue further graduate study
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    Access essential tools for supporting your student, including instructions for gaining proxy access to view bills, a guide to the Parent PLUS loan, and options for setting up monthly payment plans through the Student Account Payment Center

    FAFSA: Your Key to Funding College

    Each fall, the FAFSA becomes available on October 1, allowing undergraduate and graduate students to begin planning their financial aid for the next academic year. At Valpo, financial aid awards are reviewed and processed on a rolling basis once your admission application and FAFSA are received, giving you earlier insight into your college costs. Indiana-based undergraduates who wish to be considered for state grant funding must complete the FAFSA no later than April 15.

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    Estimate Your Cost

    The Net Price Calculator helps prospective students and families estimate the cost of attending Valparaiso University after grants and scholarships. Based on recent student award data, it provides an estimate of financial aid and remaining costs to help families plan ahead.

    These estimates are not guarantees of aid, and students must still complete all admissions and financial aid requirements by the appropriate deadlines. Families with unusual financial circumstances are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.

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    Supporting Your Valpo Journey

    At Valpo, our Student Financial Services team is here to help you navigate aid and student accounts with personalized support. Student Financial Services consists of the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts:

    Office of Financial Aid

    Kretzmann Hall, Suite 103
    1700 Chapel Drive,
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

    The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families find the best path to funding a Valpo education. From completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exploring scholarships, to reviewing your aid offer and understanding loan options, our team is with you every step of the way. We’re committed to making a Valpo education attainable for every student we serve.

    Financial Aid Appointments

    Office of Student Accounts

    Kretzmann Hall, Room 137
    1700 Chapel Drive,
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

    The Office of Student Accounts is your resource for the financial details that come with being a Valpo student. That includes tuition and fee billing, payment plans, refunds, and e-bill access for students, and authorized payers. Whether you need to make a payment, set up a payment plan, or check on your account, we are happy to help.

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